City of Edinburgh Council4 days agoEdinburgh tourist tax funding for new city centre police officersIt is hoped the new unit will reduce the demand on frontline officers from other areas of the city and help to support planned city-centre events.4 days ago23 Jun 2026Underworld to headline Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrationsThe legendary dance duo's headline slot will include a 30th anniversary performance of Trainspotting soundtrack, Born Slippy.23 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Mobile phones to be banned in all Edinburgh secondary schoolsFrom August, pupils will have to put their devices in magnetically sealed pouches throughout the school day, including during breaks and lunchtime.9 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Couple arrested in Spain over gangland murder bidThe couple are alleged to have shot the victim four times on his doorstep in the San Javier district of Santiago de la Ribera in November 2024.8 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Painting bought for $100 in US charity shop sells for £190,000Art teacher Helene Plotkin bought the work in White Plans, New York in 1966, unaware it was by Scottish Colourist FCB Cadell.5 Jun 20263 Jun 2026SNP councillors step down after being elected MSPsSimita Kumar and Kate Campbell are resigning as SNP councillors after being elected as MSPs.3 Jun 202627 May 2026Green light for Edinburgh Taxi Outing after police escort rowThe annual charity convoy is now set to go ahead on 9 June after a dispute over a police escort threatened its cancellation.27 May 202626 May 2026Charity children's taxi outing cancelled after police 'policy change'Organisers say that without a police motorbike escort they could not guarantee the children's comfort and safety26 May 202618 May 2026Edinburgh council reaches settlement after suing tram law firmThe tram project from Edinburgh city centre to the airport went over budget by £400m and was delivered five years late.18 May 2026...
